Judy Faulkner, who just turned 82, has spent the past 46 years running Epic Systems, turning it into one of the largest private technology companies in the U.S.
AI is beginning to help doctors screen patients for several routine diseases. But a new study raises concerns about whether doctors might become too reliant on AI.
Physicians are reporting fewer hours spent in clinical settings each week—a trend that might suggest progress in easing the heavy workloads often associated with modern medicine. However, an exclusive AMA survey shows a more troubling undercurrent: despite fewer reported hours on the clock, the volume of work physicians handle outside of normal hours remains high.
Kidney dialysis giant DaVita says nearly 916,000 people had personal and medical information exposed in an April ransomware attack (via Comparitech). The breach, which the company disclosed in state filings, compromised names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, health insurance details, medical records, tax ID numbers, addresses, and even images of checks made out to the company.
Oracle Corporation unveiled an AI-driven EHR system for ambulatory providers in the U.S., aiming to simplify clinical workflows and enhance patient care. By embedding AI directly into clinical workflows, the platform offers quick access to critical information, minimizes context switching, and automates tasks such as documentation and coding. The new Oracle Health EHR uses a voice-first design that allows clinicians to request information such as lab results or medication lists through simple voice commands, reducing the need for excessive screen navigation.
Healthcare is 'below average' in its adoption of AI compared to other industries, according to the World Economic Forum's white paper, The Future of AI-Enabled Health: Leading the Way.